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Ecuador to withdraw from OPEC in January 2020

News:Ecuador has decided to withdraw from 14-nation Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from 1 January 2020. Facts: Ecuador has taken this decision in the backdrop of internal fiscal problems. The country is attempting to increase its production of crude oil in a bid to raise more income.  Further, Ecuador had also asked Opec… Continue reading Ecuador to withdraw from OPEC in January 2020

Pneumoconiosis

News: Rajasthan has announced the creation of a Pneumoconiosis Fund. Facts: About Pneumoconiosis Fund: The fund will be majorly financed by money from the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The fund will be operating Rajasthan’s Social Justice and Empowerment Department The fund will be used to finance a comprehensive policy on Pneumoconiosis, recently released by the… Continue reading Pneumoconiosis

Explained: Why RBI may cut interest rates tomorrow and why it may not be enough

News:The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee is set to announce its bi-monthly policy review on October 4,2019. Facts: What is likely to happen in the policy review? The RBI is likely to cut the repo rate by anywhere between 35 to 40 basis points due to following reasons- Inflation is under control.Hence,there is… Continue reading Explained: Why RBI may cut interest rates tomorrow and why it may not be enough

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 3, 2019

Q.1) “Any long-term solution to the problem of unemployment to which the slowing growth of the economy is related must start with agricultural production.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “India’s demographic dividend can turn into demographic disaster.” In light of this discuss why it is important for India to focus on demographic dividend? Answers Q.3) Discuss various… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 3, 2019

Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh

News: Madhya Pradesh might soon its seventh tiger reserve — the Ratapani Tiger Reserve. The proposed reserve will be carved out of the Ratapani wildlife sanctuary which is spread over Raisen and Sehore districts. Facts: About Tiger Reserves: Tiger Reserves are protected area that aim at conserving the habitat to ensure a viable population of… Continue reading Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh

Explained: Why Amit Shah wants to amend the Citizenship Act before undertaking countrywide NRC

News:Union Home Minister has said that the government would first amend the existing citizenship norms  by passing the Citizenship Amendment Bill before it implements a nationwide National Register of Citizens (NRC) Facts: About Citizenship amendment bill,2016: The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill amends the Citizenship Act, 1955.It seeks to make illegal migrants who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists,… Continue reading Explained: Why Amit Shah wants to amend the Citizenship Act before undertaking countrywide NRC

Exercise KAZIND -2019

News: The KAZIND 2019 commenced on 3rd October at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise will end on 15th October 2019. Facts: KAZIND is an annual military exercise between India and Kazakhstan army. Exercise KAZIND-2019 is the fourth edition. The aim of exercise is joint training of troops in Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism operations in both Jungle… Continue reading Exercise KAZIND -2019

Must Read News Articles-October 4th 2019

GS-2 Sheikh Hasina to focus on economic agenda during India visit No problems in New Delhi-Dhaka ties, says the visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister. Making political parties accountable A Supreme Court judgment on non-governmental organisations throws light on the powers of an undiluted RTI All creatures great and small It has become clear that the welfare… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 4th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 4th, 2019

Q.1) “In a multi-polar world, it is very difficult for India to balance between rival nations.” In light of this discuss how India should manage its interests in a multi-polar world? The Hindu Q.2) “There is scope for India­Bangladesh ties to move to the next level, based on cooperation, coordination and consolidation.” Comment. The Hindu… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 4th, 2019

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